**Echostar** has an exciting opportunity for a **Proposal Writer** to work within our **Hughes** Network Systems Division, Publications Department. We are looking for a candidate who is a team player, great communicator, detailed oriented, and can manage multiple competing proposals. This position is located at our headquarters in **Germantown, MD** . **Responsibilities:** Proposal support: + Analyze RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs to determine proposal requirements + Create proposal templates, outlines, and compliance matrices + Work with proposal team to develop proposal strategy and compliance as well as conciseness and clarity + Attend compliance reviews and identify gaps + Collaborate with technical subject matter experts to formulate the identified gaps + Advise on messaging and creative content General support:​ + Proofread and format technical manuals, reports, letters, presentations, tables, graphics, and other materials based on established department guidelines. + Track progress of assigned projects and coordinate with other staff as necessary to comply with shifting deadlines and priorities. + Perform quality control checks to produce documents that meet department standards. + Fill in as needed in other areas of the department. **Basic Requirements:** + Bachelor's degree in English or related field. + 5+ years experience with solicitations. + Ability to work overtime at least one night per week and one weekend per month. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken. + Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office. Formatting and proofreading in Word and PowerPoint should be second nature. Familiarity with Excel is a bonus. + Ability to thrive in a team environment and stay punctual. Meeting deadlines is essential. + Great reading comprehension and an ability to transform language dense with technical details into something clean and comprehensible. + A passion for proofreading, writing, and discussing the intricacies of both with your colleagues. + Legible handwriting in case you need to proofread the old-fashioned way. + Ability to adhere to a professional style guide (preferably Chicago). + Experience collaborating with technical experts and senior staff. + Ability to manage your time well and work independently. + Strong organizational and critical-thinking skills. + Enthusiasm for debating punctuation, grammar, and word choice. + An opinion on the Oxford comma. Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance. \#LI-EM1 \#M